by janecanapini | Oct 7, 2015 | Art, Egypt, France, Grownup Thoughts
I have never been to either the Lascaux caves or the Chauvet caves in France. And apparently, I never will. Discovered more than 50 years apart, in 1940 and 1994 respectively, these two caves have several very important things in common: both are sacred, ancient sites...
by janecanapini | Aug 23, 2014 | France, Grownup Thoughts, Venice
Would you pay an entrance fee to visit Venice? If that headline alarmed you or even angered you, you’re not alone. A recent series of articles in the media have sparked all kinds of debate about the growing problem of tourists overrunning La Serenissima, making...
by janecanapini | Feb 27, 2014 | Art, France, Tips
Anyone who knows me knows that even if it’s a business trip, I will milk every last drop out of a travel opportunity. So it’s not surprising that my visit to Nice en route to an advertising function in Cannes was no exception – but the visit itself...